Business Women in Africa

Today, we are crushing on the awesome Vere Shaba; the founder of Shaba & Ramplin Green Building Solutions. This 29-year-old leading lady has been the one to watch since 2010, when she was a part of the winning team for the international design competition on Peace and Environmental Studies by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai. “In […]

Thiitu Karega could not find her product choice for natural hair on the shelf, so she made hers! Today, Binti Naturals is gradually becoming a one-stop cosmetics company. How she did it? Enjoy our interview with her. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? My name is Thiitu Karega. I am the founder of […]

Nomalanga Sithole harnessed 19 years experience in the field of Public Speaking (MC / Facilitator/ TV Presenter), and 8 years of specialist marketing, events coordination and management and promotions tp start ‘The Voice Within’ an event management agency that stops at nothing to create unforgettable events for clients. The Voice Within offers several services not limited […]

With varied interests in business, technology and fashion, Damilola Teidi, CEO/Co-Founder, GoMyWay.com, believes that more women need to be encouraged to take up careers in science and technology. She speaks on her love for technology, her life as an entrepreneur and why she is constantly fascinated by the start-up space. Who is Damilola Teidi, and […]

Bold, ambitious and vivacious; Nkem Onwudiwe is one woman who leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. Motivated by the desire to do something more than her usual 9-5 job; Nkem launched out into being a PR & Communications Entrepreneur. Years later, after that leap of faith paid off, Nkem started Her.Network – a […]

The internet has completely changed the way business is being done and more women are leveraging on this tool to start their businesses and pursue their passion. According to a report by the Center for Women’s Business Research in America, black women are part of the fastest growing entrepreneurial segment in the country, growing at […]

Successful entrepreneurs are those who turn ordinary products or services into extraordinary brands, creating value for customers and their target audience. For Ijeoma, meeting the hygiene and convenience needs of mothers with a local staple proved to be an ingenious and inspired idea. Enjoy her interview and read about how she’s turning Bubez Pap into […]

2016 is proving to be a phenomenal year for the African woman, with an amazing number of wins and triumphs. The whole world is buzzing with the news of Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura; a Senegalese woman, who has just been appointed as the first EVER woman Secretary General of world’s football governing body, FIFA. Born […]

Arese Ugwu, Founder Smart Money Africa is always a delight to listen to and learn from. In this article, which appeared first in The Guardian, she shares insights on what turning 30 taught her about life and money. Enjoy. Ok technically, I turned 31 a few months ago but that’s not the point. Lol! […]